Steven Duvall's Articles

  • The Guessing Game of Throttle Body Spacers
    For easy performance upgrades, there’s no more debated bolt-on part than a throttle body spacer. Is it a magic source of ass-grabbing horsepower and acceleration, or is it an expensive trinket not unlike the garbage found close to the register of your local auto parts store? Scores of auto nuts could line up on either side of the argument. So, let’s explore the mystery of throttle body spacers right now.
  • Auto Dimming Rear View Mirrors Are A Portrait In Laziness
    Once upon a time, a rear view mirror was just that: a rear view mirror. Then came the rear view mirror with a handy lever for dulling the effect of some jerk’s high beams. The lever worked well, it was easy enough to use, and it got the job done. Now, though, today’s lazy driver has an auto-dimming rear view mirror that automatically changes. Can society get any lower?
  • Getting Pumped with Dodge Power Programmers
    Pumping up the power on your truck is as fun and easy as pumping up your physique. Just like preacher curls, heavy bench-press reps and a diet of protein powder and creatine rip your muscles to the max; the right combination of performance accessories can do the same thing for your rig.
  • Hitch Mount Bike Racks Now on Ridiculous Vehicles
    Many years back, companies like Thule built handy bike racks to mount into almost any hitch receiver. This opened a wide array of options for the rec-minded. But, they used to be found on vehicles that already had hitches anyway. Now, drivers are buying a hitch just to add a rack to the back of their ride. Countdown our list of the most inappropriate vehicles we’ve seen with a hitch-mount bike rack added to the back.
  • Cargo Liners Are More Important Than You Might Think
    Unless you garage your ride for the winter, you’ve probably learned that a good solid cargo liner for your SUV is about as important as the floor mats. If you haven’t, you’re about to. Stick around while we explain the vital nature of a cargo liner.
  • Mustang Talk Volume IV Restoring the Punch of the Pony
    In this edition of Mustang talk, we’ll cover the age-old question facing every male who takes the wheel of a Pony: is my Mustang manly enough to be my everyday driver? If it’s not, or if yours is on the borderline, we’ll cover the ways to make your ride man-legal in an afternoon.
  • I Can Not Believe I Ever Drove A van Without Loading It With Bully Dog
    Back in the ‘70s, I practically lived in my Dodge Tradesman, and I was incredibly popular with the lassies around Milwaukee. These days, though, I wouldn’t be caught dead in one of those coffins-on-wheels. Now, I’ve converted to SUV power, and my Excursion drips with muscle and masculinity. At least, that’s what I thought before I bolted on my Pacesetter air intake and popped in a Bully Dog chip. These upgrades nearly knocked my socks off.
  • Winches of East County And the Required Toyota Truck Gear
    There’s an entire kingdom of Toyota truck accessories out there to conquer. But, there’s only one that will yank your hard-running ‘yota out of a thick n’ sticky mess: a winch. And since there’s no way you’d stay on the pavement, it’s worth the investment. Stick with us as we explore one of the most useful Toyota truck accessories ever made.
  • Get ready to camp With Truck Tents And Thule Racks
    How Billy Bob Got His Groove Back......I never thought I’d be writing in to one of these things, but after what happened last weekend with a couple of sweet little numbers I picked up, man I gotta tell ya.
  • Breathing New Life into my 5.0 With AFE Filters And AFE Intakes
    I don’t care what people say: I’m a Vanilla Ice fan through and through. I even went so far as buying a 1992 Ford Mustang GT with the 5.0L V8 so I could roll like Ice rolls. However, after fifteen years of putting the pedal to the metal, my ‘Stang started running a little rough. That’s why I added in an AFE intake with a fast-flowing AFE filter. Now, the old girl screams
  • Dont Fight Over Getting a Draw Tite or a Hidden Hitch
    Many guys who pull a toy or two behind their truck are also fiercely brand-competitive. But, the same crowd who sees their rear window as a blank easel for denouncing their neighbors’ truck brands may find their time wasted when battling over hitch and towing equipment. This is the case for any truck guy looking for a side in the tame conflict between Draw Tite and Hidden Hitch.
  • Picking a Car Cover to Choose the Craft or the King
    Covering a car is a delicate task. It’s hardly like throwing a blue tarp over a wood pile and hoping to keep the rain out. It takes the right material, the right custom fit, and the right brand. And when it comes to brand, most people pick between Covercraft and Coverking. Let’s explore both brands.
  • A Corsa Exhaust for your Vette
    Many Corvette accessories shine, but nothing stands out like a custom Corsa Exhaust. Made specifically for Vettes by Vette freaks, Corsa Exhausts are the perfect mate to the beefy GM iron beneath that sexy hood. Follow along with the story of the best Corvette exhausts—and one of the best Corvette accessories—ever made.
  • The Ongoing Hard Vs Retractable Tonneau Cover Debate
    When you’re trying to decide between hard or soft, you’re probably staring at a taco shop menu or a little blue pill in your mitts. But, when you’re trying to pick between hard or retractable, you’re probably caught in a truck bed cover dilemma. Read on for a good guide to making the choice. Oh, and get the soft tacos and pop the pill.
  • Decisions between Gaylord and Undercover Hard Bed Covers
    When I wanted a new truck bed cover for my 99 Sierra, I ran across quite a dilemma. Do I save a few bucks and buy the Undercover Tonneau Cover my buddy has? Or, do I blow his truck away with a custom painted truck bed cover from Gaylord’s? The internal struggle was quite wrenching.

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